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First School of the Desert
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 96 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (760) 321-0090
- Address
- 69-440 Mccallum Way
- Licensed since
Riverside County context
1,426*CCLD
Total facilities
3.2*CCLD
Avg citations
5.2*CCLD
Avg visits
0.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
2 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2024
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing staff records Staff#3 did not have proof of immunization on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing staff files, LPA observed that Staff #1 and Staff #4 had not completed the Mandated Reporter Training as required by AB1207. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-05-05.
5 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Cathedral City
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is First School of the Desert licensed in California?
Yes, First School of the Desert is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1990.
How many citations does First School of the Desert have?
First School of the Desert has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (5 inspections).
When was First School of the Desert last inspected?
First School of the Desert was last inspected on May 5, 2026 (5 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is First School of the Desert?
First School of the Desert is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 96 children. It is located in Cathedral City, Riverside County, California.
How does First School of the Desert compare to other daycares in Riverside County?
First School of the Desert has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 3.2 citations per facility. There are 1,426 licensed childcare facilities in Riverside County.
Does First School of the Desert have any serious violations?
First School of the Desert has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does First School of the Desert serve?
First School of the Desert serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 96 children.
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